components of well-rounded fitness routine

Components of a Well-Rounded Fitness Routine

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Kim Kutzner PT, DPT

Is your fitness routine well-rounded? If not, it might be time to mix things up. To be in the best shape, you need to incorporate all the components of fitness. For each component, we break down how much you need each week along with examples and benefits of each. Read on!

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